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Translate Files D’en (en. Of)
/dɑ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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pronoun
Indicates a source or a separation.
He just talked about it.
Il vient d’en parler.
Used to express a place or an origin.
I am from down there.
Je suis d’en bas.
Can denote a quantity or a part.
We need to take a little.
Il faut d’en prendre un peu.
Etymology
Contraction of the prepositions 'de' and 'en'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be fed up with
To be tired or weary of something.
d’en avoir marre
to make a big deal out of nothing
To make a lot of noise over something trivial.
d’en faire tout un plat
to say a lot
To indicate a lot through one's behavior or speech.
d’en dire long
Related Words
de
Preposition indicating the source.
de
en
Preposition indicating the place or manner.
en
Slang Meanings
To be very tired
After the run, I am exhausted.
Après la course, je suis d’en crevé.
To need something
I need a coffee.
Je suis d’en besoin d’un café.